2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (142 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |